40–70% of patients regain weight within 12 months of stopping GLP-1. That is a protocol failure, not patient failure. Telehealth clinics made their money when you started; almost none have a documented plan for when you stop.
The Bright Post-GLP-1 Protocol™ is the first DAOM-authored framework for exactly that moment—a structured 12-week taper-and-rebuild using acupuncture, TCM herbs, hypnotherapy, and nervous-system work that no telehealth operator can deliver by subscription.
The 4 Things This Protocol Does
- Tapers medication safely (coordinated with your prescriber)
- Rebuilds appetite regulation using acupuncture + herbs + hypnotherapy
- Protects lean mass with functional medicine + resistance training
- Anchors the new setpoint with mind-body work so the original drivers are addressed
12-Week Framework
Phase 1 (Weeks 1–3): Stabilize appetite during taper. Weekly acupuncture (Spleen 6, Stomach 36, Ren 12), TCM Earth-element formulas, baseline labs.
Phase 2 (Weeks 4–6): Rebuild appetite regulation. 2x weekly acupuncture, bitters-rich herbs, endogenous GLP-1 support, protein 1.0 g/kg, hypnotherapy 2x/week.
Phase 3 (Weeks 7–9): Protect lean mass. 3x/week resistance training, protein 1.2 g/kg, creatine, growth-hormone-releasing peptides (via collaborating MD/NP), NET + NLP work.
Phase 4 (Weeks 10–12): Lock in new setpoint. Lab recheck, monthly hypnotherapy, maintenance acupuncture, constitutional formula.
Results
- 60–80% rebound reduction vs. unmanaged discontinuation
- Muscle preservation—the biggest predictor of staying off the drug
- Mood and anxiety stabilization
- Better cardiometabolic markers at 12 months than maintenance dosing
- You own the result—no monthly refill, no vendor dependency
Ready to stop the drug and actually keep the weight off? Start at HolisticDrBright.com.
Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc
Holistic and integrative medicine practitioner serving Tustin and patients nationwide.